Dictionary of Bible Themes » 6000 Sin and salvation » 6600 Aspects of salvation » 6720 redemption » 6722 redemption, in OT
The act of God by which he delivered his people from bondage. The exodus of Israel from Egypt and the later deliverance of Jerusalem from exile in Babylon are seen as definitive examples of God's redeeming acts.
God is the Redeemer of his people
God redeems his people from captivity out of love
Deuteronomy 7:8 See also Exodus 6:6-8; Exodus 15:13; Psalm 130:7-8; Isaiah 43:14; Isaiah 47:1-4; Isaiah 63:16; Jeremiah 15:21; Jeremiah 31:11; Jeremiah 50:34
His redemption guarantees security
Isaiah 43:1-4 See also Isaiah 44:21-28; Isaiah 48:20; Isaiah 49:7,22-26; Isaiah 52:9-12
He redeems from death
Psalm 49:15 See also Job 5:20; Job 19:25-26; Hosea 13:14
His redemption is associated with his holiness
Isaiah 41:14 See also Isaiah 43:14; Isaiah 47:4; Isaiah 48:17; Isaiah 49:7; Isaiah 54:5
He redeems by his mighty arm
Luke 1:51 See also Deuteronomy 11:2; Psalm 89:10; Psalm 77:15; Isaiah 62:8
See also
1065 God, holiness of 1105 God, power of 1315 God as redeemer 1320 God as Saviour 1680 types 6634 deliverance 6658 freedom 6738 rescue 7215 exile, the 7221 exodus, the 7446 slavery
